Report Which age friendly environments are promoting wellbeing in the elderly?
By Lynne Douglas, 2024
Older people
About this theme
This theme covers topics relating to the realisation of a more equitable, diverse and inclusive society for older people. It is an area of enduring interest that runs throughout our grantmaking. Fellows’ stories
Fellows' updates September 2025 Fellows' update: Amy Davies
Amy Davies (CF 2024) presented findings from her Churchill Fellowship at Housing Quality Network’s online summit, Standing Strong – EDI in Uncertain Times.
By Amy Davies, 2025
Fellows' updates February 2025 Fellows' update: Mary-Jane Boswell
Mary-Jane Boswell (CF 2023) published an article in AGILITY, the national journal for physiotherapists working with older people, reflecting on her Churchill Fellowship on active ageing and dementia care.
By Mary-Jane Boswell, 2025
Blogs & conversations Improving the housing experience for older LGBTQ+ people
I’d known about the Churchill Fellowship for years, but my journey began while watching Drag Race Spain last year, where I learned about Fundación 26 de Diciembre, an organisation supporting older LGBTQ+ people in Madrid. This inspired me to apply for a Fellowship, and I was awarded funding to visit LGBTQ+ housing and care projects in Spain, France, Germany, and study online with groups in Sweden and the USA. I’m excited to bring back what I learn to improve housing and care experiences for older LGBTQ+ people here in the UK.
By Amy Davies, 2024
Report Active Aging: Lessons from Europe and Japan on Physical Activity for Dementia Care
By Mary-Jane Boswell, 2023
Fellows' updates August 2024 Fellows' update: Richard Coaten
Richard Coaten's book, The Practical Handbook of Living with Dementia, co-edited with Mark Hopfenbeck and Isla Parker and published in 2022, has been selected by the Reading Agency for inclusion in the Reading Well for Dementia Scheme.
By Richard Coaten, 2024
Fellows' updates April 2024 Fellow's update: Simon Shaw
Simon Shaw (CF 2019) appeared on the Food Foundation's podcast to discuss 'Food at Home' – a knowledge exchange research project he is co-leading, exploring older and disabled people's practical access to food in their own homes.
By Simon Shaw, 2024